TX5e™ Category 5e U/UTP Copper Cable

SPECIFICATION SHEET

specifications
Category 5e cable shall meet ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 5e U/UTP Copper Cable
and IEC 61156-5 Category 5e component Plenum: PUP5C04*-F
standards. The conductors shall be 24 AWG
construction with FEP/polyolefin (CMP) or polyolefin Riser: PUR5C04*-F
(CMR) insulation. The copper conductors shall
be twisted in pairs and covered by a low smoke, Cable Prep Tools
flame-retardant (CMP) PVC or a flame-retardant Wire
(CMR) PVC jacket. snipping tool: CWST
Wire
technical information stripping tool: CJAST
Electrical performance: Certified channel performance in a 4-connector configuration
up to 100 meters and meets ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 5e *For standard cable colors, add suffix BU (Blue)
or WH (White). For additional cable colors,
and ISO 11801 Class D standards at swept frequencies contact customer service.
up to 100 MHz

Certified component performance up to 100 meters and meets

the component requirements of ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 and IEC
61156-5 Category 5e component standards at swept frequencies
up to 100 MHz
Conductors/insulators: Plenum: 24 AWG bare copper wire covered by FEP/polyolefin insulation
Riser: 24 AWG bare copper wire covered by polyolefin instulation
Flame rating: Plenum: NFPA 262 and CSA FT-6
Riser: UL1666 and CSA FT-4
PoE compliance: Meets IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at for PoE applications
Installation tension: 25 lbf (110 N) maximum
Temperature rating: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) during installation
-4°F to 167°F (-20°C to 75°C) during operation
Cable jacket: Plenum – low smoke, flame-retardant PVC
Riser – flame-retardant PVC
Cable diameter: 0.189 in (4.8mm) nominal
Cable weight: 18.5 lbs./1000 ft. (8.4 kg/305m)
Packaging: 1000 ft. (305m) in an easy payout carton
Package tested to ISTA Procedure 1A

key features and benefits

Third party tested Cable has been tested as part of the Category 5e UTP Copper
Cabling System by an independent laboratory and complies with
the electrical channel requirements of the following standards:
ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 5e and ISO 11801 Class D
Descending length Easy identification of remaining cable reduces installation time
cable markings and cable scrap
Tested beyond Cable has been characterized to 350 MHz, 250 MHz above
the standards the standard
Easy payout carton Ensures proper performance and provides quick installation

applications
The Panduit Category 5e Cabling System provides Gigabit Ethernet performance with usable
bandwidth beyond 100 MHz. With certified performance to the ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 Category 5e
and ISO 11801 Class D standards, this system will support the following applications:
• Ethernet 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T (Fast Ethernet), 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet)
• 155 Mb/s ATM, 622 Mb/s ATM
• Token ring 4/16
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additional specifications
Mechanical Test
Ultimate Breaking Strength >90 Ibf (400 N)
Minimum Bend Radius 4 x cable diameter
Electrical Test
Nominal Velocity of Propagation (NVP) Riser – 67%, Plenum – 68%
Operating Voltage, Maximum 80V

cable construction

Jacket

Conductor Wire

Conductor Insulator

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